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Orsola Family History

Orsola Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oriol, Orso, Sola, Pesola, Arola, Arzola, Orona, Isola, Casola, Oyola

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Where is the Orsola family from?

You can see how Orsola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orsola family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Orsola's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Orsola families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Orsola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsola census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 126 immigration records available for the last name Orsola. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Orsola. For the veterans among your Orsola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsola lifespan?

Average Orsola life expectancy in 1994 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsola ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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